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Women in the Shadows

8.0199156mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Filmed on location in Saskatchewan from the Qu'Appelle Valley to Hudson Bay, the documentary traces the filmmaker's quest for her Native foremothers in spite of the reluctance to speak about Native roots on the part of her relatives. The…

DirectorNorma Bailey
WriterChristine Welsh
ProducersGinny Stikeman·Tony Snowsill

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NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norma Bailey

CW
Christine Welsh
Self
CR
Carmen Roenspiess
Grandma Welsh
JW
Jessica Wallman
Child Christine
DZ
David Zelionka
Father
BK
Brenda Knoll
Mother
JS
Jamie Sarophim
Little Girls
SS
Sophia Stone
Little Girls
SM
Sharon Moberly
Women
DP
Debra Piapot
Women
RD
Robert Duncan
Self (voice)

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Women in the Shadows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Women in the Shadows?

Women in the Shadows is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Women in the Shadows on Netflix?

No, Women in the Shadows is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Women in the Shadows on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Women in the Shadows isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Women in the Shadows for free?

Women in the Shadows is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.